E3 2008 Predictions
- Posted July 12th, 2008 at 01:16 EDT by PSU Staff
- 34 Comments
With E3 2008 so close that we can nearly taste it, we here at PSU have decided to compile a few predictions for the upcoming expo. With our predictions ranging from obvious to unheard of, not all will materialize come E3. Regardless, our combined intellect and magical future-prediction skills have led us to some very probable conclusions. Without further ado, here are our PlayStation predictions for E3 2008.
Eric Blattberg, Contributing Editor
Here are nine tidbits I predict from the ninth E3 since the turn of the century:
1. Sucker Punch will re-reveal inFamous, which, as we all expect, will feature gorgeous, open-ended gameplay.
2. God of War III will be teased, with a release date yet to be pinpointed (sometime in 2009 is realistic).
3. SEGA's Sonic Unleashed will be looking better than ever. Expect this one to revitalize the staggering Sonic series.
4. Activision Blizzard will unveil the next Tony Hawk game. Drastic changes to the general franchise formula will have taken place in order to combat Electronic Art's surprisingly popular Skate.
5. Take-Two will flaunt BioShock for the PS3, highlighting the game's exclusive content as reason that even 360 owners should once again invest in the world of Rapture.
6. Sony will announce an amazing new PSP game set to release in late 2008.
7. Sony will detail the PlayStation Network's online video service and announce a near immediate launch date.
8. Square Enix will break the silence on Final Fantasy XIII, but will fail to offer anything too tantalizing (like a real-time demonstration of the title).
9. Last but not least, Sony will give Home an official (open beta) release date.
Mike Harradence, Contributing Editor
Here are several subjects that you should expect to see covered at this year's E3:
1. Capcom will announce the long-rumored co-op mode for its upcoming Survival Horror title, Resident Evil 5. A new trailer will also be shown, which will include new footage of Chris Redfield’s partner, Sheva Aloma, as detailed in a recent issue of Famitsu.
2. LocoRoco 2 for the PlayStation Portable will be detailed extensively for the first time.
3. Sony will nail down a firm release window for PlayStation Home’s open beta session.
4. God of War III will be formally introduced via a short teaser trailer, pointing to a Holiday 2009 release date.
5. Ninja Theory’s new project will be announced.
6. Details on the upcoming home console version of Tekken 6 for PlayStation 3 will be released, including a target release date.
7. Firm details on the upcoming PlayStation Network video download service, including a pricing scheme and release date, will be revealed.
Justin Pinter, PR Manager and Staff Writer
Here are my nine hunches of what E3 2008 will offer:
1. Guerilla Games will reveal new Killzone 2 environments and perhaps a sneak peak at the game's multiplayer.
2. God of War III will be shown in a quick teaser trailer, with the date 2009 at the end.
3. Twisted Metal for the PS3 will be revealed.
4. SCEA will announce a date for launch of PlayStation Home Beta.
5. Sony will announce and show the new PSP 2.
6. Sony will implement a price drop for the 40GB and 80GB PS3 to further drive sales.
7. Insomniac Games will officially announce the Ratchet and Clank Future expansion, Quest for Booty.
8. Sony will reveal plans to port God of War: Chains of Olympus to the PS2.
9. Factor 5 will announce its new PS3 project after being silent since the release of Lair.
With only a few days to go before E3 kicks off, we'll leave you to ponder which of these predictions will become reality. Check back soon for Dave Wales' E3 expectations feature, where he'll tell you what he expects to see whilst covering the event live. Stay tuned to PSU for all your E3 2008 PlayStation coverage.
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Traveler1990 |
NightHawk17- 1:48am BST - July 12th, 2008
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Looks dead on for the majority of things that i think Sony and others will show ate e3, also Ninja theorys next project is Multiplat
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edward_moffet |
edd- 2:16am BST - July 12th, 2008
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im really looking forward to infamous god of war 3 final fantasy XII and KZ2 i hope they talk more about life with playstation and the features they will include
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tadpole3159 |
faulkner8991- 3:43am BST - July 12th, 2008
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i heard that tekken 6 will launch in october :S just search tekken 6 on google news
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MotorStormman222 |
BuffaloNY92- 4:01am BST - July 12th, 2008
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I hope they do announce Twisted Metal PS3!!! It is expected to be out by the end of 2009...
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DParadise
- 4:12am BST - July 12th, 2008
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I to would love to see what the BBC reporter viewed. Didnt somebody say that the game mght be heavy rain. I am hoping for alot from Sony part with HOME, god of war 3, PSN network updates, resistance 2, killzone 2, new games. Cant wait to sit down with a bucket of popcorn and enjoy the show LOL
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TobiUchiha |
TobiUchiha- 4:46am BST - July 12th, 2008
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Games I want...no need to be revealed (or more exposed) at e3
KINGDOM HEARTS 3
Kingdom Hearts PSP
God of War 3
GTA 5 (set in sanandreas) even if it is highly unlikely
Home public release date
New psp
Timesplitters 4
Star Wars Battlefront 3
Force Unleashed
Metal Gear 5
and LITTLEbigPlAnEt
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zombieking36
- 9:48am BST - July 12th, 2008
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Square Enix will reveal the remake of FFVII, though probably not till TGS08. Got to ask my source on their plans to reveal.
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NoMercy666 |
Ask me...- 10:07am BST - July 12th, 2008
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Sont just recently said that they aren't having a price drop. But, then again, they said that before the last price drop.
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psn_frov |
frov- 11:52am BST - July 12th, 2008
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@Alti
Yeah hopefully more is revealed since there hasn't been much on it
@TobiUchiha
It's highly doubtful that any KH news would come out at E3, it's more likely to be announced at TGS, just keep yourseld with the leaked trailer of BBS.
Finally, I don't see the PSP 2 being announced any day soon, but the next Twisted Metal is something I really want to see.
Anyway E3 begins on Monday with MS show right?
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Denali2 |
NEJI64- 12:58pm BST - July 12th, 2008
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how i see it if none of these games aren't coming out In the next 6-9 months don't try your luck. we seen this happen a lot at E3 a killer game line up to be coming out in the near future for our PS3. then we see that dead line come and go then the next thing is that project been put on hold fallowed by it been caned. but it would be nice to see all these games hit stores and not on PSU next "MISSING PS3 TITLES"
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CrimsonSnake |
Otacon_UK- 4:14pm BST - July 12th, 2008
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I can definetly comfirm that Ninja Theory are going to announce their new project because I go to University in Cambridge (where their based) and one of the guys has told that they'll be revealing stuff at E3. I really hope there's some gameplay footage of GOW 3 but i thought it.
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jrnolasco44
- 7:25pm BST - July 12th, 2008
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@anybody hoping for KH3
idk why everyone would expect anything to be shown, not this year and maybe not even next year. reason being: those who worked on KH and KH2 are on the development team for FFXIII Versus and FFXIII
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BlueDragoon0 |
Lionheart0- 3:36am BST - July 13th, 2008
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So it is true after all that Factor-5 are developing another PlayStation 3 exclusive? Well all I hope is that it doesn't pull a you know what.....
Hemin:Imagine that right now, Jak 4 announced[but not shown], the crow going wild over it. I know I would be!!!!!!!
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buffalothc |
buffalothc- 7:51am BST - July 13th, 2008
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PSU already reported that Sony isn't planning any price drops on the PS3(July 11, 2008) and that they plan to support the PSP for the next ten years(June 25, 2008). However God of War 3 and a new Twisted Metal sounds sweet.
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DJDarkViper |
DJDarkViper- 4:17pm BST - July 14th, 2008
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if the PSP2 (whether its announced here or not) doesn;'t have a second joystick, im going to punt a kitten across a football field in the name of Sony and the ball kicking they just gave me.
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